Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, entertainment, music, TV and lifestyle issues for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. The word he uses most for stories he’s drawn to is “quirky.” He’s written about the changing cable TV and Internet landscapes, and what those changes mean for the future of information and entertainment. He’s dug clams, raked blueberries and rode on the back of a garbage truck, all in pursuit of stories about real Mainers. He’s had a ball interviewing a range of celebrities from Anna Kendrick and Patrick Dempsey to Billy Joel and Tony Bennett. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, N.H., he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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PublishedMay 5, 2019
Sports streaming primer: Here’s what some major services offer
Here’s a brief summary of what some of the major streaming services – the ones with a significant amount of live sports programming – offer. The first two offer Red Sox regular-season games, the others don’t. You can watch any of them on a smart TV, which has built-in streaming capability, or with a streaming […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2019
For sports fans, more streaming options let them cut the cord
With several New England teams playing at once, they are particularly grateful for streaming services that allow them to customize what they can watch.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
The Band Perry comes to Port City Music Hall with a harder edge
The family act, playing in Portland Thursday, has evolved since its early country hits.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Rock Row rolls out Westbrook concert venue, vows to outdo the Pier
The outdoor Maine Savings Pavilion at the new Westbrook development has booked 14 shows, starting in late May.
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PublishedApril 27, 2019
Presque Isle police seeking missing children
The two boys, ages 10 and 12, may be in North Carolina or South Carolina, police say.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Maine woman pleads not guilty to charge she sent threatening letter to Sen. Collins
Suzanne Muscara was arrested April 5 and charged with mailing a letter containing white powder to Collins’ Bangor home.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Police shoot man in armed confrontation in Medford, north of Bangor
The man, wanted on warrants, failed to stop for police in Milo and fled to Medford, about 9 miles away. He was taken to a Bangor hospital while neither officer was hurt.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
‘Stupid Questions’ comic Chris Distefano brings his act to Empire
The New York-based comic hosts a show on Comedy Central and has appeared on late night talk shows.
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Actress-turned-producer Victoria Rowell credits life as foster child on Maine farm for her success
Best known for ‘The Young and the Restless,’ she is now producing her own films, including a soap about soaps called ‘The Rich and the Ruthless.’
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PublishedApril 12, 2019
Should this Ghost of Paul Revere song be Maine’s new state ballad?
A bill proposes that ‘The Ballad of the 20th Maine’ get the designation, but lawmakers indicate they’re growing weary of naming official state anythings.
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